International Buddy Program

The International Buddy Program (IBP) is a collaboration between the Office of International Programs and Services (OIPS) and INTO Mason and aims to build cross-cultural […]

Faculty Guide to Immigration Issues for International Students

This guide provides general information for Mason faculty working with international students, specifically those in F-1 (student) and J-1 (exchange visitor/student category) status.  However, this […]

On-campus Employment (J-1 Students)

J-1 students always need to request written permission from OIPS before they begin work.  Working illegally is a non-reinstatable offense.  This means that you will have […]

J-1 Graduate Students

There are 10 key steps you need to take from now until your first class.  It is important that you carefully review each step so […]

New International Student Orientation

All new International Students in F-1 and J-1 status planning to attend George Mason University for the Fall 2024 semester are required to attend the […]

J-1 Student Program Extension

J-1 students must apply for a program extension if they will not be able to complete their program by the end date on their DS-2019 […]

Undergraduate Exchange Students

There are 10 key steps you need to take from now until your first class.  It is important that you carefully review each step so […]

Mason Korea Students

In addition to the steps above, you will also need to: Get your Mason ID.  Check out the Mason ID card website for locations and hours of […]

Transfer Students

Step by step checklist: There are 12 key steps you need to take from now until your first class.  It is important that you carefully review each […]

Freshman Students

Step by step checklist: There are 12 key steps you need to take from now until your first class.  It is important that you carefully […]